STARS OF THE WEEKLearning Zone 1Isaac Pryor for enthusiasm to learn and improvement in Maths strategy.Janae Johnson for good effort in descriptive writing.Maryam Al Saleem for effort in mathematics and literacy.Jamie Dickinson for a good effort in maths.Charlize Knight for effort in Literacy.

Learning Zone 2 Bailee Carlyon-Brown for having a great attitude. Kiara-Jade Baker for excellent independent work in literacy.CJ Coggins for being a helpful member of LZ2.​​Learning Zone 3Tyrese White for his Creative Writing and huge improvements in all areas of the Curriculum.Mia Hislop for excellent progress in maths.

Learning Zone 4Aiden Lucas for excellent descriptive language during story writing.Kyro Matene for participating in maths and completing his work.Maddison Logan for trying really hard with her reading.

School NoticesSwimbus 2016 - Starts on 1st DecemberDon't miss out on this fantastic opportunity .... 8 swimming lessons for $40 at our school - pay online now directly to Swimbus! See attached form below - this is a great price and well worth your child/ren doing.

Athletics Day - TOMORROW Friday 11th NovemberPlease see attachments below for order of events and approximate times of these.On athletics day there is no PTA lunch, however they will be selling food and drink during the day so bring along your money! Come and get a tasty snack from PTA and Peer Mediators at Athletics Day:Hot Chips $3, Sausage sizzle $1.50, Lemonade Ice Blocks $1, Juice box $1, Water $2 Fizzy Cans $2 (Adults only)

PhotolifePhotoLife sibling and individual photos were taken at school earlier this term. Ordering SHOOT KEYS will be sent home with students this week - follow the instructions to order. The FREE DELIVERY expires on Friday 25th November 2016. Any queries regarding the shoot keys, please contact PhotoLife directly on 0800 501 040.Apprentice needed!!Our fantastic Lisa and Reg Hopper are in their final year as parents at Dairy Flat School and we need a new family or parent to help cook Hot Chips. Full training and support provided using new deep fryer that is simple to use. Only 3 to 4 times a year such as disco and movie nights.Great social evenings. You are welcome to bring a friend or two. Come and help keep our children smiling. Contact elizmackay@xtra.co.nz or come over to the Hot Chips at athletics day and talk to Lisa. We really need someone to step forward for this!!! Not only do the children enjoy the chips BUT it is a huge fund raiser for the school.

Ice Rink at Dairy Flat SchoolWe have the ice skate tour visiting our school hall next week - all students will get a chance to participate during school time, plus, the rink will be open to the public! We urgently need helpers to set up the rink from 4-6pm on Tuesday 15th November, as well as for the pack down on Saturday 19th November from 5-6.30pm - please email the office if you can assist, or please just turn up to help - thank you!Open for the public as follows:Wednesday 16th 3-7pm,Thursday 17th 3-7pm, Friday 18th 3-7pm, Saturday 19th 10am-5pm.​Production - FINAL CALLWould you like your own copy of THE BUTTON BOX production? These are available to pre-order by TOMORROW Friday 11th November - email office@dairyflat.school.nz or order at the office for $15 - you can pay at the office via cash, cheque, eftpos or credit card, or, online 123046 0199063 00 - please ensure you put your name as reference and production.

Christmas DiscoHo ho ho it's the Christmas Disco! Come along for a great fun night of tinsel and dancing, and look out for the big fella in red..! Friday 25 November 5:30-7:30pm. If you are able to help on the night please contact karen.reid@clear.net.nz.

Sports NoticesCricket Zone DayFour Dairy Flat teams represented us down at the Hibiscus Coast competition on Thursday last week. We had a lovely day with the children playing 8 a side rules - each game lasting an hour and each child batting for 6 balls and each child bowling 6 balls! Every child was given a bag containing sunglasses a ball and some crayons! Many thanks to Hibiscus Coast cricket.Our teams played well with 3 teams getting into the plate. The Year 5/6 boys finishing by winning the Plate! Many thanks to Linda Little and Simon Everson for managing teams and many thanks to the parents who transported us there and back!

Annual Christmas MarketSilverdale Village Hall Sunday 20th Nov 9am-2.30pm. The lucky shopper Hamper sponsored by Pak’n Save will be drawn at 2.30pm There will be a great range of gifts and food. All welcome. Enquiries to Helene 02193488

Tutor AvailableIs your son or daughter lacking confidence in literacy or numeracy? I am an experienced teacher and would love to help. I have spaces available after school and Saturdays. Call Caroline 021-185-8520 or email cjbj911@xtra.co.nz

Learn how to be a more confident speakerToastmasters has come to Dairy Flat and YOU are invited to be a guest. It’s like having a workout in the gym. Every time you visit, you become a stronger and more confident speaker. Alternate Tuesdays 7.45-9pm at Dairy Flat Hall, Corner of Postmans Road.Tina 027 291 8027

KidslinkWe have our next event: ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes’ on Thursday 17th November at 7pm. Wonderful speakers which teachers and parents can attend. (Auditory Processing, Visual Processing, Co-ordination and Motor Skills) http://www.kidslink.co.nz/events/

Bike the Bridge EventBike the Harbour Bridge on THIS Sunday 13th November and support people living with Multiple Sclerosis. This is a once a year opportunity to bike over the harbour bridge. You can donate during registration. Set up a "give a little" page and fundraise individually or as a team.Limited entries www.bikethebridge.co.nz. WILL SELL OUT! If you don't fancy the ride you can volunteer your time to help and be part of the fun. Contact www.msalk.org.nz

Research SurveyA research company in Hawke’s Bay, SIL Research, is conducting research about education for girls, and the decision-making process that families go through when deciding on intermediate and secondary schools. If you have a daughter, your participation in this 4-minute survey is greatly appreciated, even if she is under 5 years old. Every survey completed will go in the draw to win a $50 gift card. https://www.research.net/r/sil-education-for-girls-survey?c=1258Gib StopperFor all your gib stopping, plastering and skim-coating needs, contact Reg on 021 0823 8329 or email lisa.reg@xtra.co.nz for a free quote.​Orewa New World Santa ParadeTime is whizzing by and we are in the process of organizing the Orewa New World Santa Parade which is going to be held on Saturday November 26th 2016 at 4.30pm. For further information www.orewabeach.co.nz/santaparade

Summer Holiday Surf Programme Orewa & Omaha (new) Summer Holiday Surf Programme.The programme runs 4 weeks of the school holidays and is designed to give children and young adults the confidence to be active and have fun at the beach through the enjoyment of learning how to surf. We also have a few dates free for our 'Beach Surf Safety' days should you want to book a class in during this term or next. Please email surf@oneillsurfacadem

Waitemata District Health BoardPublic Health Nurse HintsParenting can be tough. It's OK to ask for help when things are getting on top of you.​For more information please phone your Public Health Nurse El Mann Ph: 09 427 0300